Scholarships
Freshman scholarships are based on outstanding academic records, competitive test scores and significant community involvement. Talent based scholarships are also available in music, theatre arts, and visual arts. Partial tuition scholarships range from $2,000 - $16,000 annually. In order to be considered for a scholarship, please provide all the information necessary to gain admittance to Loyola by December 1. Your admittance credentials will determine your scholarship eligibility. The application for undergraduate admission includes a checklist of the things you need to do to apply for admission to the university.
An interview is required for all candidates for the Ignatian Scholarship for Academic Excellence, and strongly recommended for all other scholarship types. The interview may take place either before or after you apply to the university, but must be done by December 1. Please remember that all applicants must submit a resume displaying significant community involvement and demonstrated leadership abilities.
The test scores and GPAs listed below are the minimum for which to compete for scholarships.
Ignatian Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Minimum cumulative 3.5 grade point average on a 4-point scale in academic subjects, as calculated by the Loyola Office of Admissions; minimum 29 ACT composite or minimum 1300 SAT combined score; December 1 deadline.
Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Minimum cumulative 3.5 grade point average on a 4-point scale in academic subjects, as calculated by the Loyola Office of Admissions; minimum 29 ACT composite or minimum 1300 SAT combined score; December 1 priority deadline.
Loyola Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Minimum cumulative 3.2 grade point average on a 4-point scale in academic subjects, as calculated by the Loyola Office of Admissions; competitive test scores; December 1 priority deadline.
Business Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Minimum cumulative 3.2 grade point average on a 4-point scale in academic subjects, as calculated by the Loyola Office of Admissions; remain a business major for four years; competitive test scores; December 1 deadline.
Social Justice Scholarship
Minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4-point scale in academic subjects as calculated by the Loyola Office of Admissions; must submit a resume of demonstrated commitment to community service in the promotion of social justice; intent to major or minor in sociology; December 1 deadline.
Theatre Arts Scholarship (Theatre Arts majors only)
By audition and appointment. Theatre Arts audition days: Saturday, December 1, 2007; Saturday, February 16, 2008; and Saturday, March 1, 2008. Please contact the Dept. of Theatre Arts at 504-865-3840 for more information; December 1 priority application deadline; March 1 is the final audition date for scholarship consideration.
Music Scholarship (music majors only)
By audition and appointment. Music audition days: Saturday, December 1, 2007; Saturday, February 16, 2008; and Saturday, March 1, 2008. Please contact the College of Music and Fine Arts at 504-865-3037 for more information; March 1 is the final audition date for scholarship consideration.
Visual Arts Scholarship (visual arts majors only)
Audition and portfolio review required. Please contact the Dept. of Visual Arts at 504-861-5456 for more information; March 1 deadline.
Transfer Scholarship
Minimum college cumulative 3.2 grade point average on a 4-point scale in 12 or more hours of academic credit; June 1 priority deadline.
For more information see the:
- Financial Aid Timeline
- College Work-Study Program
- "College is Possible" Campaign
- START: Louisiana's College Savings Plan
More Information can be found at Loyola Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Web Site
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Campus Box 206
6363 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118-6195
Location: Marquette Hall Room 110
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.;
Wed., 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Phone: 504-865-3231
Fax: 504-865-3233
E-mail: finaid@loyno.edu